Echo Park Ahoy! Pedal boats return to Echo Park Lake

A fleet of bright-yellow pedal boats traveled across the surface of Echo Park Lake today on the first day that a new boating concession began operating from the park’s landmark boathouse. It’s been about four years since the city halted its pedal boat operation as a part of a cost cutting move.

The sight of pedal boats – as well an outrigger canoe – on the waters of the newly reopened lake prompted many visitors to share photos and comments on social media: